In Support of a Majority Vote State Budget

WHEREAS, the California Constitution contains provisions requiring a two-thirds vote of the Legislature for passage of the State budget that are undemocratic and obstructionist; and

WHEREAS, there is a long history of overdue budgets and the recent budget crisis has made more apparent the inefficiency and impropriety of these provisions; and

WHEREAS, late budget passage can have a sudden and devastating effect on individuals and families who are deprived of essential governmental services;

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the California Democratic Party reconfirms its support for a simple majority vote of the legislature to send a state budget to the Governor; andBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the California Democratic Party takes action to help this measure get the approval of the voters as soon as possible.